Hatha Yoga is a way of disciplining the body.
It is working with the body, purifying it and preparing it for channelizing
energy towards higher centers. Hath Yoga aims at understanding the science of
physiology, to create certain environment within and finally propel energy in
specific channels for subtle experiences.
Hatha Yoga’s popularity lies in its very
nature as a system of bodily forms and practices designed to align and calm
body and mind to prepare the practitioner for meditation. During the course of Yoga
practice one experiences a positive change in one’s physiology and psychology.
The new phenomena that emerge in human body through Yoga have attracted the
attention of scientific community. Most of the yogic claims are now backed by
evidence. This scientific validation improved the acceptability of Yoga. So we can say that the popular appeal of Yoga
across the world is concentrated mainly around its physical form, called Hatha
Yoga.
Therefore the appeal of Hatha Yoga to vast
number of people lies is a scientific system, which they can introduce in their
daily lives, so that they can fill the gap in the pattern of their existence.
Hatha Yoga being physical in nature offers something tangible which people can
associate with the everyday values of life.
Further, the nature of Hatha Yoga texts is
such that it extols health benefits. One can reap these benefits by practicing
various asanas and pranayama. Today with medical backing, there
is no doubt that one can have profound influence on one’s health and fitness
with the regular practice of Hatha Yoga. Yoga
practices have shown to reduce physiological signs of mental stress, both in
normal persons and in those with abnormally high levels of stress. Therefore Hatha
Yoga is getting world-wide acceptance as an important system of health care.
Over time Akshara Yoga School has acquired
competence and expertise to lead an intensive teacher training course in Hatha
Yoga. With our experienced and learned faculty we are a foremost centre of
Hatha yogic learning in India.
